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Thursday, September 24, 2009
Friday, July 10, 2009
NAPWDA National Workshop
From 21 June 09 through 26 June 09, The Signature K-9 Team attended the 2009 North American Police Work Dog (NAPWDA) National Workshop in Northbrook, Illinois. Over 200 K-9 Teams from Law Enforcement agencies across North America (including our friends from Canada), along with the Signature K-9 Team and other vendors, converged upon Northbrook for the week-long series of training, certification, workshops, and other events.
Dave and Phil represented our team, mingling amongst their customers from Local, County, State, and Federal Law Enforcement along with their four-footed partners.
Braving the murderous Illinois heat and humidity, severe thunderstorms, and swarms of mosquitoes, our heroes were among the few vendors to attend various training sites to showcase the latest and greatest Signature K-9 equipment and offer on-the-spot ordering assistance when sub-par equipment failed (and it did!). More than that, a drawing for our new Trunk Lid Organizer was held, which was given away to Jack Oldroyd of Elkhart PD! Laughing in the face of adversity, with a dab of sunscreen and some OFF! Spray, they bravely ventured where few vendors dared venture.
To further prove their worth to the Law Enforcement Community, Dave and Phil were the only vendors to gear up and tackle a 36ft Rappelling Tower! Dave, with his Army training, was already experienced in this exciting activity, while it was completely new to Phil. Dave, of course, flew down the tower with ease. With some encouragement from Dave and some training from the excellent CSX RRX group, Phil quickly learned the new skill and managed not to look too badly while doing it. Thus our boys distanced themselves from the vendors who only sat behind a table, and managed to get out where the rubber meets the road!
However, they didn’t stop there! To test some equipment and show off his decoying prowess, Dave suited up and assisted several departments in aggression training out by the lake. Brushing off crushing blows from their eager canine partners, he selflessly helped demonstrate the skills required of a decoy.
At the end of the week it was time to pack up and say goodbye. Yet again the Signature K-9 Team outshone the competition both in & out of the vendor’s area. Mission accomplished, an on to the next venue!
Dave and Phil represented our team, mingling amongst their customers from Local, County, State, and Federal Law Enforcement along with their four-footed partners.
Braving the murderous Illinois heat and humidity, severe thunderstorms, and swarms of mosquitoes, our heroes were among the few vendors to attend various training sites to showcase the latest and greatest Signature K-9 equipment and offer on-the-spot ordering assistance when sub-par equipment failed (and it did!). More than that, a drawing for our new Trunk Lid Organizer was held, which was given away to Jack Oldroyd of Elkhart PD! Laughing in the face of adversity, with a dab of sunscreen and some OFF! Spray, they bravely ventured where few vendors dared venture.
To further prove their worth to the Law Enforcement Community, Dave and Phil were the only vendors to gear up and tackle a 36ft Rappelling Tower! Dave, with his Army training, was already experienced in this exciting activity, while it was completely new to Phil. Dave, of course, flew down the tower with ease. With some encouragement from Dave and some training from the excellent CSX RRX group, Phil quickly learned the new skill and managed not to look too badly while doing it. Thus our boys distanced themselves from the vendors who only sat behind a table, and managed to get out where the rubber meets the road!
However, they didn’t stop there! To test some equipment and show off his decoying prowess, Dave suited up and assisted several departments in aggression training out by the lake. Brushing off crushing blows from their eager canine partners, he selflessly helped demonstrate the skills required of a decoy.
At the end of the week it was time to pack up and say goodbye. Yet again the Signature K-9 Team outshone the competition both in & out of the vendor’s area. Mission accomplished, an on to the next venue!
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
New Item! Modular Harness System
Signature K-9 LLC introduces a new line of modular harnesses. This the modular harness system (MHS) enables you to take any of our new 2 strap harnesses in the MHS line (Mod Patrol Harness, Mod Duty Harness, Mod Extreme Duty Harness and other harnesses coming over the next couple months) and convert them to a 3 strap harness with padded breast plate. This new addition to the Signature K9 line of equipment was designed by Matt Akenhead, who combined the needs of the client with the innovative craftsmanship that is synonymous with our name. Now each harness becomes more versatile and better able to perform for your many applications. They are lighter than the leather and biothane breast plate harnesses. The harnesses will be able to be purchased with and without the breastplate. The Modular Harness Breastplate includes :
- 1 3/4” jump rated nylon webbing
- Solid aluminum slides for a more adjustable fit
- Cordura nylon and spacer mesh breastplate for increased ventilation
- Velcro fixtures for a more secure fit.
- Available in Camel Tan, Ranger Green and Black.
- You can see these items on our website : Here
~The Signature K9 Team
Cruiser Trunk Lid Organizer
This Cruiser Trunk Lid Organizer has a practical design that you can use to make your life as a K9 Handler even easier. An organizer for your trunk lid to bring things to your hands when you need them. Just like having your duty belt set up with everything you need where you need it, we bring you trunk organization! Pulling the equipment to the top that you may need in a hurry: first aid, tracking harness and line, extra ammo...better yet, the platform we have built for this is MOLLE, so you can modify the organizer for your own needs. Easily installed in minutes, with screw driver, this organizer will fit Crown Victorias, Impalas, and several other models, please specify. Available in Coyote Brown, Ranger Green, ACU, and Black.
$159.95
Monday, June 1, 2009
New Items from Signature K9 for June 2009!!
Signature K9 is proud to present three new items to our inventory!!
Signature Series Puppy Drive Building Kit
The first item is our new Signature Series Puppy Drive Building Kit! This kit includes everything a new puppy owner would need in order to begin building drive in their young dog or puppy! This kit includes : a Flirt Pole, Kong on a String, Puppy Shammy, 12" Suit Tug, Three Handle Suit Wedge, Puppy Targeting Cuff, Suit Leg Tug, 1" Leather Collar, 2" Agitation Collar, 6ft Standard Obedience Leash, 1" x 15' Nylon Long Lead, and a Nylon Tracking Harness.
Signature Series Puppy Drive Building Kit
The first item is our new Signature Series Puppy Drive Building Kit! This kit includes everything a new puppy owner would need in order to begin building drive in their young dog or puppy! This kit includes : a Flirt Pole, Kong on a String, Puppy Shammy, 12" Suit Tug, Three Handle Suit Wedge, Puppy Targeting Cuff, Suit Leg Tug, 1" Leather Collar, 2" Agitation Collar, 6ft Standard Obedience Leash, 1" x 15' Nylon Long Lead, and a Nylon Tracking Harness.
Puppy Kit : $260.00
Nylon Tracking Harness with Breastplate
This versatile tracking harness is made with load rated two inch nylon webbing. It includes steel hardware and a two inch side release buckle for quick removal and fitting. It comes with a handle on the back and a padded breastplate with spacer mesh for maximum breathability. With almost half the weight of a leather agitation harness and twice the adjustment, this harness makes an excellent choice for a trainer and handler! This harness can fit down to a 35Ib Malinois all the way up to a 90Ib American Bulldog, with extra room to spare! This is one of our most innovative pieces to date!
3693 : $59.95
Padded Nylon Whip
This whip is 24 inches long with a 24 inch drop.
9623 : $29.95
~The Signature K9 Team
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
H.I.T.S. Seminar; Louisville, KY
The dates were the 20th-23rd of April and Louisville, Kentucky was the location. This year’s Police K9 Magazine H.I.T.S. with keynote speaker LTC Dave Grossman had its biggest year yet with over 500 members of the K9 law enforcement community from around the world.
LTC Grossman was followed up by a list of some of the most influential trainers in the United States. The following topics were presented by the following instructors. “The Power of the Reward” : Jerry Bradshaw; “K-9 Communication” : Mike Colton; “Narcotics Dog Case Law” : Ted Daus; “Veterinary Issues” : Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald; “Canine Legal Update” : Terry Fleck; “Raising The Bar: Bulletproofing Your Training Regimen” : Ron Gunton; “Detector Dog Problem Solving” : Ken Licklider; “Hidden Vehicle Compartments” : Rob Lukason; “Suspect Tactics /Perimeter Containment” : Jack Schonely; “Critical Incidents” : Dave Stambaugh; “Narcotics Dog Recordkeeping” : Andy Weiman; “Odor: A Scientific Truth” : David Adebimpe Ph.D.; “K-9 Supervisor’s Class” : Trent Crump; “Decoys And Aggression” Stephen Mackenzie; “Interdiction Techniques And Signs” Eddie Dutchover; “Awareness Orientation To Explosive Characteristics for Explosive Detection K9 Handlers” : Ryan Morris; “High-Risk Tactical Tracking” : Tracy Bowling; “Urban Tracking” : Steve White (New Instructor).
Signature K9 rose to the challenge of supporting the biggest H.I.T.S. crowd to date by unveiling our newest product, The Cruiser Trunk Lid Organizer. Designed to make the worst trunk orderly and bring equipment to hand quickly, the organizer drew many attendees into the booth for a closer look. Along with the organizer, we displayed our new first aid kit (ER in a Bag) and several other items, old and new.
We saw a lot of old friends and met some new ones, which seems to be the general idea at similar events. What was different and inspiring to us about H.I.T.S. was hearing about the great instruction, and seeing the largest gathering of K9 folks we have ever seen. We are looking forward to the rest of 2009!!!
LTC Grossman was followed up by a list of some of the most influential trainers in the United States. The following topics were presented by the following instructors. “The Power of the Reward” : Jerry Bradshaw; “K-9 Communication” : Mike Colton; “Narcotics Dog Case Law” : Ted Daus; “Veterinary Issues” : Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald; “Canine Legal Update” : Terry Fleck; “Raising The Bar: Bulletproofing Your Training Regimen” : Ron Gunton; “Detector Dog Problem Solving” : Ken Licklider; “Hidden Vehicle Compartments” : Rob Lukason; “Suspect Tactics /Perimeter Containment” : Jack Schonely; “Critical Incidents” : Dave Stambaugh; “Narcotics Dog Recordkeeping” : Andy Weiman; “Odor: A Scientific Truth” : David Adebimpe Ph.D.; “K-9 Supervisor’s Class” : Trent Crump; “Decoys And Aggression” Stephen Mackenzie; “Interdiction Techniques And Signs” Eddie Dutchover; “Awareness Orientation To Explosive Characteristics for Explosive Detection K9 Handlers” : Ryan Morris; “High-Risk Tactical Tracking” : Tracy Bowling; “Urban Tracking” : Steve White (New Instructor).
Signature K9 rose to the challenge of supporting the biggest H.I.T.S. crowd to date by unveiling our newest product, The Cruiser Trunk Lid Organizer. Designed to make the worst trunk orderly and bring equipment to hand quickly, the organizer drew many attendees into the booth for a closer look. Along with the organizer, we displayed our new first aid kit (ER in a Bag) and several other items, old and new.
We saw a lot of old friends and met some new ones, which seems to be the general idea at similar events. What was different and inspiring to us about H.I.T.S. was hearing about the great instruction, and seeing the largest gathering of K9 folks we have ever seen. We are looking forward to the rest of 2009!!!
Monday, April 27, 2009
Jerry Bradshaw Seminar at FT. Belvoir
On April 14-16, Signature K9 hosted a Police K9 / MWD Decoy Seminar at FT. Belvoir for the MWD Handlers at that base and at FT. Meade. The event was an absolute success!!
All three days of the seminar started out with some classroom instruction. Following that alot of practical time was spent working dogs in the gym. The first day the first part of the practical exercises was spent working on proper sleeve catching techniques. Jerry and Dave worked with the students one on one on how to properly present a sleeve and how to catch dogs. Some time was also spent on properly presenting an arm for suit work. Towards the end of the day Jerry spoke about civil aggression and defense in dogs, and demonstarted to the handlers how to work on brining out some aggression in the dogs while stalking them. He also spoke on the importance of being able to read the dog's body language and barking in order to make sure that too much stress was not being put on the dog at once.
Jerry Speaking to the attendees
Dave working on sleeve presentation with one of the handlers.
Jerry working on sleeve presentation with once of the handlers.
An escape bite on the suit.
Sleeve presentation for an escape bite.
Working with a dog on an inside bite.
On the second day the practical work started out with showing the handlers how to eliminate equipment orientation in dogs, which involved using several different kinds of equipment. Starting with giving a bite in the soft sleeve, followed by a bite in the suit, followed by a bite on a hidden sleeve was one of the methods used. Some of the dogs did a real nice job, while with some a bit of time was spent on how to work up to that point using and slipping sleeves one by one.
Dave giving the dog a bite on a hidden sleeve after a bite on a soft sleeve.
One of the MWD Handlers doing Decoy Work with two sleeves.
A handler and decoy working on one of the K9s grip.
Object Guarding.
After that Jerry went into some problem solving with the "out" command. Some methods discussed were having the helper give the correction with a second leash as well as redirects to reinforce the behavior. Additionally some time was spent working on the call-off exercise with some of the dogs. Something that Jerry had the handlers do differently that was interesting was rather then rewarding the dog with a 'release' to go to the decoy when the call off was succesfully performed, he had the Decoy come up to the dog and reward him from the point that he stopped.
One of the K9s being redirected onto another Decoy.
Another Redirected Bite.
Rewarding the dog for a Call Off.
The last part of the day was spent working on passive bites in a hidden sleeve. Some time was spent working on hidden sleeve mechanics while the rest was spent working on getting the dog to alert on the passive suspect, and to make passive bites. Jerry discussed timing on the part of the Decoy and the Handlers.
Jerry taking a passive bite from one of the K9s.
A passive bite out from in the bathroom.
The third day was mostly spent in recap. Some time was spent discussing muzzle work and equipment. The first of half of the day was spent in the gym going over Call Outs, Outs, as well as working some more on the suit mechanics of some of the decoys.
Reward for a succesful Call Out
Working on Suit Presentation.
Taking bites in the suit.
The last half of the day was spent in one of the barraks working on searching the buildngs. Jerry worked with the handlers on how to build the alert behavior in the dog without cues, and also worked on lessening the equipment orientation in these scenarios.
K9 alerting on one of the rooms.
Reward bite after the alert.
The seminar was an overall success with a great deal of improvment seen in both the handlers and the dogs. Jerry did a fantastic job of working with the handlers to improve their decoy skills, and along with Dave alot of good information and instruction was passed along.
This is a video compilation of some of the highlights from the seminar including images and video. The video clips included are : Eliminating Equipment Orienation; Proper Sleeve Orientation; Passive Bites; Outing and Redirects; Passive Bites; Suit Presentation and Catching; Call Off; Eliminating Equipment Orientation; Alerting Behavior; Proper Sleeve Presentation for an Escape Bite; and a Passive Bite in a Bathroom.
More images can also be seen on our Facebook page, located Here
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All three days of the seminar started out with some classroom instruction. Following that alot of practical time was spent working dogs in the gym. The first day the first part of the practical exercises was spent working on proper sleeve catching techniques. Jerry and Dave worked with the students one on one on how to properly present a sleeve and how to catch dogs. Some time was also spent on properly presenting an arm for suit work. Towards the end of the day Jerry spoke about civil aggression and defense in dogs, and demonstarted to the handlers how to work on brining out some aggression in the dogs while stalking them. He also spoke on the importance of being able to read the dog's body language and barking in order to make sure that too much stress was not being put on the dog at once.
Jerry Speaking to the attendees
Dave working on sleeve presentation with one of the handlers.
Jerry working on sleeve presentation with once of the handlers.
An escape bite on the suit.
Sleeve presentation for an escape bite.
Working with a dog on an inside bite.
On the second day the practical work started out with showing the handlers how to eliminate equipment orientation in dogs, which involved using several different kinds of equipment. Starting with giving a bite in the soft sleeve, followed by a bite in the suit, followed by a bite on a hidden sleeve was one of the methods used. Some of the dogs did a real nice job, while with some a bit of time was spent on how to work up to that point using and slipping sleeves one by one.
Dave giving the dog a bite on a hidden sleeve after a bite on a soft sleeve.
One of the MWD Handlers doing Decoy Work with two sleeves.
A handler and decoy working on one of the K9s grip.
Object Guarding.
After that Jerry went into some problem solving with the "out" command. Some methods discussed were having the helper give the correction with a second leash as well as redirects to reinforce the behavior. Additionally some time was spent working on the call-off exercise with some of the dogs. Something that Jerry had the handlers do differently that was interesting was rather then rewarding the dog with a 'release' to go to the decoy when the call off was succesfully performed, he had the Decoy come up to the dog and reward him from the point that he stopped.
One of the K9s being redirected onto another Decoy.
Another Redirected Bite.
Rewarding the dog for a Call Off.
The last part of the day was spent working on passive bites in a hidden sleeve. Some time was spent working on hidden sleeve mechanics while the rest was spent working on getting the dog to alert on the passive suspect, and to make passive bites. Jerry discussed timing on the part of the Decoy and the Handlers.
Jerry taking a passive bite from one of the K9s.
A passive bite out from in the bathroom.
The third day was mostly spent in recap. Some time was spent discussing muzzle work and equipment. The first of half of the day was spent in the gym going over Call Outs, Outs, as well as working some more on the suit mechanics of some of the decoys.
Reward for a succesful Call Out
Working on Suit Presentation.
Taking bites in the suit.
The last half of the day was spent in one of the barraks working on searching the buildngs. Jerry worked with the handlers on how to build the alert behavior in the dog without cues, and also worked on lessening the equipment orientation in these scenarios.
K9 alerting on one of the rooms.
Reward bite after the alert.
The seminar was an overall success with a great deal of improvment seen in both the handlers and the dogs. Jerry did a fantastic job of working with the handlers to improve their decoy skills, and along with Dave alot of good information and instruction was passed along.
This is a video compilation of some of the highlights from the seminar including images and video. The video clips included are : Eliminating Equipment Orienation; Proper Sleeve Orientation; Passive Bites; Outing and Redirects; Passive Bites; Suit Presentation and Catching; Call Off; Eliminating Equipment Orientation; Alerting Behavior; Proper Sleeve Presentation for an Escape Bite; and a Passive Bite in a Bathroom.
More images can also be seen on our Facebook page, located Here
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Thursday, April 2, 2009
Signature K9 Supporting Dog Sports!!
Signature K9 is proud to present our new Club Cash Back Program to Protection Sports Association. We at Signature K9 would like to show our thanks for your support by providing you the training equipment you need at a reduced cost. The program applies to all members of PSA in good standing.
The mechanics of the program are simple. You call Signature k9 to register, then place your order, and from there forward (as long as you are a member in good standing) you receive 10% off your purchase. THE BENEFITS DON’T STOP THERE!!! Your local PSA club will receive an additional 2% gross cash back and the national PSA club will receive 1% gross cash back. Cash back rewards will be actual cash paid back to your club and PSA right before nationals, each year in September. Your local and national organizations can use the money how they see fit to purchase more equipment, an AC unit and a tent for your decoys, or whatever is needed!!! You and your club directors will determine that, not us. You can give back to your sport, while getting a good discount for yourself.
While this program is starting out with PSA, we are also interested in hearing back from other sports and clubs. If this program is something you feel your national organization or local club might be interested in, please let us know! We'd love to hear from you!
Our products and customer service are second to none. Take a look at our website and see what you think. Whether it’s a single-item order by a trainer/handler or an order for an entire club, we give all our customers the same great service. Call, e-mail or stop by; we’ll take care of you!!!
Thanks.
Train hard, and be safe!!
The Signature K-9 Team
The mechanics of the program are simple. You call Signature k9 to register, then place your order, and from there forward (as long as you are a member in good standing) you receive 10% off your purchase. THE BENEFITS DON’T STOP THERE!!! Your local PSA club will receive an additional 2% gross cash back and the national PSA club will receive 1% gross cash back. Cash back rewards will be actual cash paid back to your club and PSA right before nationals, each year in September. Your local and national organizations can use the money how they see fit to purchase more equipment, an AC unit and a tent for your decoys, or whatever is needed!!! You and your club directors will determine that, not us. You can give back to your sport, while getting a good discount for yourself.
While this program is starting out with PSA, we are also interested in hearing back from other sports and clubs. If this program is something you feel your national organization or local club might be interested in, please let us know! We'd love to hear from you!
Our products and customer service are second to none. Take a look at our website and see what you think. Whether it’s a single-item order by a trainer/handler or an order for an entire club, we give all our customers the same great service. Call, e-mail or stop by; we’ll take care of you!!!
Thanks.
Train hard, and be safe!!
The Signature K-9 Team
Friday, March 20, 2009
Signature K9 Upcoming Events!
It’s 2009 and we are continuing to move forward. Signature K9 just completed an appearance at the Invictus Law Dog Seminar in Las Vegas. We saw some old friends and met some new ones. Coming up we have several more events scheduled for the 2009 calendar year where you as a consumer can come take a look at us and what we are all about, in a venue close to you:
March 29 - April 3, USPCA PD1 Field Trials Valdosta, GA, Region 1 & Region 22
May 10 - 15 Fort Leonard Wood, MO TRADOC Working Dog Competition
April 14 - 16 US Army, Ft. Belvoir, Patrol Dog Seminar with Tarheel Canine Training, Inc.
April 20 - 23 April, H.I.T.S. Louisville, KY
If you or your organization would like to have us attend a working dog event, please let us know. No event is too small; however, get in early to avoid scheduling conflicts!! Please contact Dave Colborn, our sales manager at d.colborn@signaturek9.com.
March 29 - April 3, USPCA PD1 Field Trials Valdosta, GA, Region 1 & Region 22
May 10 - 15 Fort Leonard Wood, MO TRADOC Working Dog Competition
April 14 - 16 US Army, Ft. Belvoir, Patrol Dog Seminar with Tarheel Canine Training, Inc.
April 20 - 23 April, H.I.T.S. Louisville, KY
If you or your organization would like to have us attend a working dog event, please let us know. No event is too small; however, get in early to avoid scheduling conflicts!! Please contact Dave Colborn, our sales manager at d.colborn@signaturek9.com.
Monday, March 9, 2009
New! New! SignatureK9 Harness!
Good news to K9 folks everywhere. Signature K9 is announcing the release of two new harnesses; the Original Load Bearing and the Ultimate Load Bearing Harnesses. Designed for the rigorous uses of the US military, these harnesses have been tried and tested in environments throughout the US and around the world. Designed to be load bearing harnesses for work or training, they’re made of top quality materials available in the United States. These products are hand-crafted by folks at sewing machines less than 100 feet away. These are folks I know and folks that you can trust to get it right, that’s our guarantee. Available colors: black, coyote, ranger green, and ACU.
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